Morphy Auctions May 2009 Sale

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Lot of 3: Miniature Figural Novelty Clocks.52 - Lot of 3: Miniature Figural Novelty Clocks.
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Description Includes a bluebird with six logs, a bird nest with spread winged dove, and bird nest with dove facing the right. All by Keebler. Condi
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Pennsylvania Dutch Painted Toleware Watering Can.54 - Pennsylvania Dutch Painted Toleware Watering Can.
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Description Handled. Some minor paint loss. Condition (Excellent). Size 17" T.
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Silver Carriage Clock by Duverd Rey & Bloquel.55 - Silver Carriage Clock by Duverd Rey & Bloquel.
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Description French. Marked "0935 Silver" with hallmarks. Working condition. Condition (Excellent). Size 3" x 2" x 1 - 3/4"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Ingraham Banjo Clock.56 - Ingraham Banjo Clock.
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Description Time only. Works. Key present. Some paint loss to glass in mid-panel. Condition (Excellent). Size 35" T.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Ansonia Early School House Style Regulator Clock.57 - Ansonia Early School House Style Regulator Clock.
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Description Paper face is replaced and lettering on bottom glass has been redone. Fairly heavy old paint on the somewhat rougher surface. Condition
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to tw1272003 .. for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Mahogany Shelf Clock.58 - Mahogany Shelf Clock.
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Description Massachusetts Merchant's Exchange. Reverse painted copy on bottom. Time and strike with partial label. Includes pendulum, weights...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Looking Glass Clock.59 - Looking Glass Clock.
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Description Circa 1830. Mahogany case with "Pratt & Frost" label. 30-hour wood works movement. Painted wood dial. Top restored. Siz...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Connecticut Shelf Clock with Mirror.60 - Connecticut Shelf Clock with Mirror.
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Description Stenciled columns. Time and strike. Includes pendulum and keys. Condition (Excellent). Size 31" x 16 - 1/2" x 5".
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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German Mahogany Mantle Clock.61 - German Mahogany Mantle Clock.
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Description Time strike and chime. Marked "UNGHLNS". Working. All original. Pendulum and key present. Condition (Excellent). Size 16 - ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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Brass & Glass Ansonia Clock.62 - Brass & Glass Ansonia Clock.
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Description Time and strike. Works well. Key and pendulum present. Condition (Excellent). Size 11" x 6 - 1/2" x 5 - 1/4".
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Dickory Dickory Dock Mouse Wall Clock.63 - Dickory Dickory Dock Mouse Wall Clock.
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Description German. Patent date 1909. Could possibly be a reproduction. Does not include keys. Condition (Very Good). Size 24 - 1/2" T.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 35.00BP) = 210.00
 
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Metal & Chrome Bird Cage Clock.64 - Metal & Chrome Bird Cage Clock.
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Description Unusual. Condition (Excellent). Size 8" T.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Metal Ansonia Good Night Table Clock.65 - Metal Ansonia Good Night Table Clock.
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Description Figural girl clock in working condition. Condition (Excellent). Size 10" T.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (850.00 + 170.00BP) = 1,020.00
 
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S. North Percussion Musket Pistol.66 - S. North Percussion Musket Pistol.
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Description Circa 1860. Works well. Condition (Excellent). Size 15" L.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (700.00 + 140.00BP) = 840.00
 
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W.K.C Soligen Nazi Officer's Dagger with Scabbard.67 - W.K.C Soligen Nazi Officer's Dagger with Scabbard.
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Description Includes attachments. Blade in excellent condition with no metal loss or rust. Condition (Excellent). Size 15 - 1/2" L.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (450.00 + 90.00BP) = 540.00
 
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C. Eickhorn Nazi Dagger with Scabbard.68 - C. Eickhorn Nazi Dagger with Scabbard.
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Description Includes original paper holder. Blade is signed and in excellent condition. Condition (Excellent). Size 14 - 1/2" L.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,500.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,800.00
 
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Art Nouveau Inkwell with Grotesque Figure Head.69 - Art Nouveau Inkwell with Grotesque Figure Head.
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Description Circa early 1900s. Very decorative, unusual, rare and expressive inkwell with an amazing grotesque stereotype head with moveable eyes
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Devil/Imp with Frog & Snail Inkwell.70 - Devil/Imp with Frog & Snail Inkwell.
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Description One of the best Victorian late 1800s devil inkwells. Heavy cast metal, possibly bronze, and in excellent plus condition. It has hinged
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Devil/Imp Inkwell.71 - Devil/Imp Inkwell.
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Description Glass insert. Condition (Excellent). Size 2 - 1/2" T.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Devil with Bat Wings Inkwell.72 - Devil with Bat Wings Inkwell.
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Description Circa 1880. With snake on chest. Rare. The face looks so real you swear it may be about to move. The horns on its head are actually eit
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,600.00 + 320.00BP) = 1,920.00
 
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Italian Bronze Grotesque Figural Inkwell.73 - Italian Bronze Grotesque Figural Inkwell.
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Description This is an absolutely fabulous rare antique inkwell. This wonderful inkwell is a genuine antique and dates to the 1800s. It is a fine
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Black Americana Inkwell.74 - Black Americana Inkwell.
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Description Bronze. Lift head to expose inkwell. Condition (Excellent). Size 6" L.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Dog with Boots & Rifle Inkwell.75 - Dog with Boots & Rifle Inkwell.
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Description Lead metal. Insert present. Condition (Excellent). Size 5" x 2 - 1/2".
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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Gnome Inkwell.76 - Gnome Inkwell.
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Description Lead metal. Insert present. Missing hinged top to inkwell. Condition (Very Good). Size 1 - 1/2" T.
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Dressed Dog in Tub Inkwell.77 - Dressed Dog in Tub Inkwell.
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Description Lead metal. Dog dressed in a sailor's outfit, smoking a pipe. Insert present. Condition (Excellent). Size 3 - 1/2" T.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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Cat by Tree Stump Inkwell.78 - Cat by Tree Stump Inkwell.
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Description Lead metal. Open tree stump to expose inkwell. Insert present. No damage. Condition (Excellent). Size 1 - 1/2" T.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Arab Sitting by Tree Stump Inkwell.79 - Arab Sitting by Tree Stump Inkwell.
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Description Lead metal. Open tree stump to reveal inkwell. No insert present. No damage. Condition (Excellent). Size 1 - 3/4" T.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Scrimshaw Inkwell with Cork Stopper.80 - Scrimshaw Inkwell with Cork Stopper.
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Description Decoration features a town or city square. Condition (Excellent). Size 3 - 1/2" T.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Bull Head Inkwell.81 - Bull Head Inkwell.
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Description Lead metal. Insert present. No damage. Condition (Excellent). Size 3" T.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Bull Head Inkwell.82 - Bull Head Inkwell.
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Description Lead metal. Insert present. No damage. Condition (Excellent). Size 3".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Stork Inkwell.83 - Stork Inkwell.
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Description Lead metal. Marked "Germany". Insert present. No damage. Condition (Excellent). Size 4 - 1/2" T.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Stephanie Biscuits Advertising Inkwell.84 - Stephanie Biscuits Advertising Inkwell.
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Description Lead metal. Insert present. No damage. Features a mouse eating Stephanie Biscuits. Condition (Excellent). Size 5" x 2".
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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Frog Playing Mandolin Inkwell.85 - Frog Playing Mandolin Inkwell.
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Description Lead metal. Tree opens to reveal inkwell. No insert present. No damage. Condition (Excellent). Size 5 - 1/2" x 2".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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White Elephant Inkwell.86 - White Elephant Inkwell.
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Description Lead metal. Marked "Germany". Painted elephant with tin inkwell. Insert present. No damage. Condition (Excellent). Size 4&q...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Clown Head Painted Inkwell.87 - Clown Head Painted Inkwell.
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Description Lead metal with tin base. Lift head to expose inkwell. No insert present. Moderate paint on back of head. No damage. Condition (Excelle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Alligator by Tree Stump Inkwell.88 - Alligator by Tree Stump Inkwell.
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Description Lead metal. Top of stump opens to reveal inkwell. Insert present. No damage. Condition (Excellent). Size 4" x 2".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Bird by Twig Arch Inkwell.89 - Bird by Twig Arch Inkwell.
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Description Lead metal with tin base. Tree trunk opens to reveal inkwell. No insert present. Condition (Excellent). Size 4 - 1/2" x 5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Boy Scout by Tree Stump Inkwell.90 - Boy Scout by Tree Stump Inkwell.
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Description Lead metal. Open tree stump to reveal inkwell. No insert present. Condition (Excellent). Size 4" T.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 35.00BP) = 210.00
 
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Young Ram Inkwell.91 - Young Ram Inkwell.
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Description Lead metal. Ram with flower in its mouth and open tree stump. No damage. Condition (Excellent). Size 9" x 6".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Devil Figural Match Striker.92 - Devil Figural Match Striker.
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Description Late 1800s. Possibly a striker lighter. Very detailed with a very nice patina. A magnet does not stick to it. There is just incredi
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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Flapper Cigarette Dispenser.93 - Flapper Cigarette Dispenser.
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Description American. 1920s. Wood with composition and cloth depiction of “flapper” with open mouth. Pushing lever dispenses cigarette through th
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (450.00 + 90.00BP) = 540.00
 
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Man with Tankard Match Caddy.94 - Man with Tankard Match Caddy.
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Description English. 19th century. Bronze. Man holding pipe and sitting on stool. Condition (Excellent). Size 6" T.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Lot of 2: Ronson Bartender Cigarette Dispensers.95 - Lot of 2: Ronson Bartender Cigarette Dispensers.
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Description Includes large and small versions, smaller version missing three small pieces. Wooden base and metal top. Large version is all metal.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 35.00BP) = 210.00
 
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Ronson Chimpanzee Figure Cigarette Dispenser.96 - Ronson Chimpanzee Figure Cigarette Dispenser.
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Description Working. Features seated monkey with hand in air able to reach in tray and grab cigarette in hand, mechanical action involves opening
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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Two-Faced Devil Match Holder.97 - Two-Faced Devil Match Holder.
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Description American. 1870s. Cast iron, polychrome paint, and clawfoot base. Condition (Excellent). Size 4 - 1/2" T.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Donkey Pulling Cart Match Holder.98 - Donkey Pulling Cart Match Holder.
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Description Lead metal. Has a cup for wood matches and holder for boxed matches. Condition (Excellent). Size 8" x 4 - 1/2".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 35.00BP) = 210.00
 
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Wooden Novelty Japanese Cigarette Dispenser.99 - Wooden Novelty Japanese Cigarette Dispenser.
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Description By opening door man pops up holding a cigarette. Nicely inlaid wooden box. Condition (Excellent). Size 3 - 1/2" x 3" x 5&quo...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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African Chief Cigar Lighter.100 - African Chief Cigar Lighter.
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Description Bronze. Provenance unknown. Exquisite detail to chief. Condition (Excellent). Size 7" T.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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Bull Dog Cigar Lighter.101 - Bull Dog Cigar Lighter.
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Description American. 19th century. Bronze, great detail. Condition (Excellent). Size 5 - 1/2" L x 4" T.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Devil Figural Claw Foot Cigar Lighter.102 - Devil Figural Claw Foot Cigar Lighter.
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Description Bronze, two pieces. Back of hair has lid to fill with kerosene, flame would come from his cigar. Great attention to detail. Nice pa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,200.00 + 240.00BP) = 1,440.00
 
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